{"id":429695,"date":"2026-10-16T17:58:26","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T17:58:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/429695\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T17:58:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T17:58:26","slug":"jacksonville-area-weekend-events-to-check-out-oct-16-18-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/429695\/","title":{"rendered":"Jacksonville-area weekend events to check out Oct. 16-18, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Things to do in Jacksonville generic. (WJXT, Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 From the NAS Jax Air Show and Oktoberfest celebrations to live music, hockey and Halloween events, there are plenty of ways to spend the weekend around Jacksonville.<\/p>\n

Friday, Oct. 16Beaches Oktoberfest \u2014 5-10 p.m. at Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach. The 11th annual event features live music, German food and beer. Tickets and details<\/a>.Jacksonville Icemen Opening Night \u2014 7 p.m. at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. The Icemen open their season against the South Carolina Stingrays. Tickets and details<\/a>.Jumbo Shrimp Fall Festival \u2014 6-9 p.m. at VyStar Ballpark. The festival includes trick-or-treating, a haunted clubhouse and Halloween movies on the videoboard. Admission is $1, with free parking in Lot P. Details<\/a>.River City Smoke Fest \u2014 The festival runs all weekend at various Jacksonville locations. Details<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Spooktacular \u2014 At the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. Check with the zoo for event details.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Oct. 17NAS Jax Air Show \u2014 Gates open at 9 a.m.; the show begins at 11 a.m. at Naval Air Station Jacksonville. The Blue Angels are scheduled to perform at 3 p.m. Admission and parking are free. The show continues Sunday. Details<\/a>.Beaches Oktoberfest \u2014 Continues at Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach. Tickets and details<\/a>.The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats in a Cage Tour \u2014 8 p.m. at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. Tickets and details<\/a>.Outlander in Concert \u2014 At the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets and details<\/a>.Sunday, Oct. 18NAS Jax Air Show \u2014 Gates open at 9 a.m.; the show starts at 11 a.m., with the Blue Angels scheduled for 3 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Details<\/a>.Florida Native Plant Day \u2014 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. The event highlights native plants and their role in supporting local wildlife. Details<\/a>.Jaguars watch party \u2014 A watch party for the Texans-Jaguars game is listed at The Block at 9:30 a.m. The game is scheduled to be played in London. Watch-party details<\/a>.Skyline Jaguars watch party \u2014 748 A Philip Randolph Blvd | Game day food and drink specials. Watch-party details.<\/a> Hispanic Celebration \u2014 At the Ritz Theatre and Museum. Details<\/a>.Florida Gators vs. Baylor men\u2019s basketball \u2014 At VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. Tickets and details<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Event times, ticket prices and admission policies can change. Check with organizers or venues before heading out.<\/p>\n

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